NCAA Tournament: Iowa State 77, UConn 64

March 16, 2012 12:03 AM

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LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Melvin Ejim #3 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives for a shot attempt in the first half against the Alex Oriakhi #34 of the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Melvin Ejim #3 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives for a shot attempt in the first half against the Alex Oriakhi #34 of the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Roscoe Smith #22 of the Connecticut Huskies looks to pass in the seocnd half against Melvin Ejim #3 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Roscoe Smith #22 of the Connecticut Huskies looks to pass in the seocnd half against Melvin Ejim #3 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's ... more

Iowa State head coach Fred Hoiberg talks with his team in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Connecticut in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) less

Iowa State head coach Fred Hoiberg talks with his team in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Connecticut in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. (AP ... more

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Iowa State guard Scott Christopherson (11) looks to pass around Connecticut's Alex Oriakhi (34) in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) less

Iowa State guard Scott Christopherson (11) looks to pass around Connecticut's Alex Oriakhi (34) in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Enosch Wolf #1 of the Connecticut Huskies drives in the first half against Bubu Palo #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Enosch Wolf #1 of the Connecticut Huskies drives in the first half against Bubu Palo #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball ... more

Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun is pictured in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Iowa State in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) less

Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun is pictured in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Iowa State in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. (AP Photo/John ... more

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LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Scott Christopherson #11 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives against the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Scott Christopherson #11 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives against the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on ... more

Iowa State forward Melvin Ejim (3) and guard Bubu Palo, left, react with teammates after a 3-pointer against Connecticut in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) less

Iowa State forward Melvin Ejim (3) and guard Bubu Palo, left, react with teammates after a 3-pointer against Connecticut in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Tyrus McGee #25 of the Iowa State Cyclones controls a rebound in the first half against the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Tyrus McGee #25 of the Iowa State Cyclones controls a rebound in the first half against the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Shabazz Napier (L) #13 of the Connecticut Huskies is fouled in the first half by Scott Christopherson #11 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Shabazz Napier (L) #13 of the Connecticut Huskies is fouled in the first half by Scott Christopherson #11 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Alex Oriakhi #34 of the Connecticut Huskies controls the ball in the first half against Anthony Booker #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Alex Oriakhi #34 of the Connecticut Huskies controls the ball in the first half against Anthony Booker #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's ... more

Iowa State guard Tyrus McGee (25) is guarded by Connecticut forward Tyler Olander (10) and forward Roscoe Smith (22) in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Iowa State guard Tyrus McGee (25) is guarded by Connecticut forward Tyler Olander (10) and forward Roscoe Smith (22) in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies drives for a shot attempt against Bubu Palo #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies drives for a shot attempt against Bubu Palo #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Scott Christopherson #11 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives for a shot attempt in the first half against Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Scott Christopherson #11 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives for a shot attempt in the first half against Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Tyrus McGee #25 of the Iowa State Cyclones controls a rebound in the first half against the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Tyrus McGee #25 of the Iowa State Cyclones controls a rebound in the first half against the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut Huskies drives to the basket in the second half against Anthony Booker #22 and Royce White #30 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut Huskies drives to the basket in the second half against Anthony Booker #22 and Royce White #30 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies drives for a shot attempt against Bubu Palo #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies drives for a shot attempt against Bubu Palo #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Melvin Ejim #3 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives for a shot attempt in the first half against the Alex Oriakhi #34 of the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Melvin Ejim #3 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives for a shot attempt in the first half against the Alex Oriakhi #34 of the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Alex Oriakhi #34 of the Connecticut Huskies attempts a shot in the first half against Anthony Booker #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Alex Oriakhi #34 of the Connecticut Huskies attempts a shot in the first half against Anthony Booker #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's ... more

Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun is pictured in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Iowa State in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun is pictured in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Iowa State in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. (AP Photo/John

Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun is pictured in the first half... Photo-2629188.40580 - GreenwichTime

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Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun talks with Connecticut forward Roscoe Smith (22) in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) less

Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun talks with Connecticut forward Roscoe Smith (22) in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Jeremy Lamb #3 of the Connecticut Huskies attempts a shot in the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Jeremy Lamb #3 of the Connecticut Huskies attempts a shot in the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at ... more

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Bubu Palo #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates after they won 77-64 against the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 15, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) less

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 15: Bubu Palo #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates after they won 77-64 against the Connecticut Huskies during the second round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KFC ... more